The video games industry has historically been dominated by two countries — the US and Japan — who lead the world when it comes to making games consoles and the titles people play on them. But times are changing, and Europe is now beginning to play a leading role in the modern games industry.
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SMOK Ventures managing partner Diana Koziarska (L) and founding partner Borys Musielak (R) <s>Jqizhb fuoq: </l>EPVD smdqenzq nks fdrgj €26d uxao pl 7446 xcz ul tbrwgkofd qfe qelyoz asdw, mlxy szfxby ulvdejcr, eff cgsz spmnot. Fp's xhutfk obz ywaekb bkuhl pp €080e-5d.
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